The WEDDING DRESS Of Princess Louise | Royal Fashion History Documentary

The newlyweds embarked on their journey to Claremont in Surrey for their honeymoon, albeit hindered by attendants who accompanied them, ensuring privacy was a luxury they couldn't afford, even during meal times. Despite this, the brief fourday sojourn wasn't devoid of interruptions, as the inquisitive queen couldn't resist probing her daughter about her impressions of married life. Among the array of wedding gifts, a notable offering was a maplewood desk from Queen Victoria, now housed at Inveraray Castle.
As for the attire, Louise adorned herself in a resplendent white silk wedding gown embellished with deep flounces of Honiton lace, strewn delicately with flowers. Trimmed with fragrant orange blossoms, ethereal white heather, and verdant myrtle, the gown boasted a train harmonizing seamlessly with the ensemble. Atop her head, a wreath intertwined with orange blossoms and myrtle crowned her, while a short wedding veil of her own design, crafted from Honiton lace, gracefully adorned her visage. Secured in place by two of the three exquisite diamond daisy brooches gifted by her younger siblings, Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice, the veil exuded a regal charm. These dainty brooches, now in possession of Princess Michael of Kent, formerly belonged to her husband, inherited from his mother, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. Louise's fondness for her greatnephew, Prince George, Duke of Kent, and his wife, Princess Marina, is evident, as she bequeathed several jewelry pieces, including the cherished diamond daisy brooches, to Marina upon her demise in 1939.
A striking bracelet from her betrothed graced Louise's wrist, featuring a central sapphire encircled by diamonds and pearls, with a pearl pendant, which doubled as a pendant ornament. Adorning her neck was a diamond necklace, showcasing the pendant prominently, a sight immortalized in her wedding photographs. Additionally, she sported an emerald bracelet bestowed upon her by the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with a diamond bracelet with a storied history, once belonging to her maternal grandmother, the Duchess of Kent, formerly Victoria of SaxeCoburgSaalfeld, gifted by the Windsor populace.
While Lorne's male relatives donned kilts fashioned from the Campbell tartan, he opted for the uniform of the Royal Argyllshire Artillery Volunteers, adding a touch of military flair to the occasion. The bridesmaids, resplendent in their attire, donned dresses crafted from white glacésilk, adorned with satin trimmings, and embellished with delicate gossamer tunics adorned with cerise roses, white heather, and sand ivy. Their heads were crowned with floral wreaths echoing the motifs of the dresses. Each bridesmaid wore a locket intricately crafted from cristal de roche, lavishly adorned with blue and white enamel, featuring a central purple scroll inscribed with "Louise 1871," encircled by a wreath of roses and forgetmenots. Suspended from a gold chain, the locket was affixed to a Princess' coronet studded with emeralds and rubies, attached to a true lover's knot of turquoise enamel, completing their enchanting ensemble.

Guests arrived via a dedicated train from London, greeted at Windsor train station by carriages that whisked them to the entrance of St. George's Chapel, near Wolsey Chapel, now dubbed the Albert Memorial Chapel, where they were ushered to their designated seats. The groom's parents, the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, alongside other close relatives, arrived from Windsor Castle and were directed to their seats adjacent to the altar. Meanwhile, clergy involved in the ceremony took their positions at the altar, while members of the British royal family and other dignitaries gathered in the Green Drawing Room of Windsor Castle.